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15th September 2022, 10:27 AM
Thread: 20 Years Today.
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20 Years Today.
20 years ago today I joined the Woodwork Forums after buying a copy of the Polisher’s Handbook from Neil at the Timber and Working With Wood Show in Brisbane.
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2nd May 2021, 10:54 AM
Thread: Waldo’s Grandfather clock
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G'day. In Architecture it would be called a...
G'day.
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28th February 2021, 09:35 AM
Thread: Which Router Bits Are Decent?
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I have picked up a couple of the Inverted Flush...
I have picked up a couple of the Inverted Flush Trim TruaCut ones from samsbitsnthings on eBay.
Used them on a solid body guitar to modify the neck pocket, pickup routes & control cavity.
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18th January 2021, 11:25 PM
Thread: Waldo’s Grandfather clock
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I will get it to you somehow one day. :)
I will get it to you somehow one day. :)
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13th January 2021, 09:52 PM
Thread: Waldo’s Grandfather clock
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Is that Great Grandfather Clock finished yet? :D...
Is that Great Grandfather Clock finished yet? :D
I still have a pack of Mulga box making boards stickered & strapped in one of my containers for you from about 8 years ago, should be dry now. -
15th June 2020, 09:24 AM
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I had one chain part at the joiner, I put it back...
I had one chain part at the joiner, I put it back together.
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12th May 2020, 05:09 PM
Thread: Maple maple
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Looks like Qld Maple to me.
Looks like Qld Maple to me.
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12th March 2020, 09:45 PM
Thread: Sheoak platter
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Looks good.
Looks good.
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6th February 2020, 03:04 PM
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General answer...... Windows couldn't read HFS...
General answer......
Windows couldn't read HFS format, MAC couldn't read NTFS format but both can read & write exFAT format.
That may have changed recently but generally, exFAT is a safe format to... -
2nd February 2020, 10:03 PM
Thread: Take 2 .....winged bowl timber id !
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It does look a lot like Olive to me too.
It does look a lot like Olive to me too.
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2nd February 2020, 10:01 PM
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I'd try some Water Based Matt Clear Polyurethane .
I'd try some Water Based Matt Clear Polyurethane .
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24th January 2020, 10:08 AM
Thread: My take on a bench build
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Nice shed furniture. :) Looks like it is...
Nice shed furniture. :)
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19th January 2020, 09:20 PM
Thread: lathe lighting ?
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I got some of that LED strip lighting to light up...
I got some of that LED strip lighting to light up a cupboard that I want to turn into a spray booth.
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9th January 2020, 07:45 AM
Thread: Replacement GIS build instructions
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I just sent Michael Storer a message alerting him...
I just sent Michael Storer a message alerting him to this thread, maybe he can help you.
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3rd January 2020, 01:28 PM
Thread: Plunge Or Trim Router first up?
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Seriously, it depends on what you want to do. ...
Seriously, it depends on what you want to do.
For me, knowing what I know now & the kind of work I do, If I was in your situation, I would get the Trimmer first.
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1st January 2020, 01:09 PM
Thread: Danish Oil recipe
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Shellite is also used for cleaning prior to...
Shellite is also used for cleaning prior to painting gluing etc.
It is called Naphtha in the US.
Products | Diggers Shellite | Recochem - Australia -
1st January 2020, 11:57 AM
Thread: Danish Oil recipe
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White Spirit in Australia is home dry cleaning...
White Spirit in Australia is home dry cleaning fluid.
Products | Diggers White Spirits | Recochem - Australia -
31st December 2019, 02:42 PM
Thread: Danish Oil recipe
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Got any Spar Varnish? Try that with less of the...
Got any Spar Varnish?
Try that with less of the BLO. -
31st December 2019, 10:29 AM
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So going on what Rob auscab has found, maybe this...
So going on what Rob auscab has found, maybe this is worth a try. TRIPOLI POWDER
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29th December 2019, 07:54 PM
Thread: lathe lighting ?
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It is always a good idea to have a certain amount...
It is always a good idea to have a certain amount of either natural &/or incandescent lighting on a lathe to help negate the stroboscopic effects of LED & fluro lighting.
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29th December 2019, 07:40 PM
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Read thess pages. U-Beaut Polishes - WHITE...
Read thess pages.
U-Beaut Polishes - WHITE SHELLAC
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29th December 2019, 05:04 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas
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My road is wide enough for that & it changes to...
My road is wide enough for that & it changes to dirt (currently mud) about midway past our front door..... could be interesting to watch. :think:
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28th December 2019, 01:48 PM
Thread: Merry Christmas
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What does a sheep say?
What does a sheep say?
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27th December 2019, 11:05 AM
Thread: Merry Christmas
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https://i.imgur.com/BcevWc2.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/BcevWc2.jpg
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22nd December 2019, 09:59 PM
Thread: Danish Oil recipe
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From 15 years ago.... Also have a look here....
From 15 years ago....
Also have a look here.
Get the easiest and safest wood finish with homemade danish oil - howchoo -
17th December 2019, 10:13 PM
Thread: Longest Password Ever
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There is a a longer one here but I am not going...
There is a a longer one here but I am not going to copy & paste the joke in here. :rolleyes: :D
Choose a new password : : Jokes -
12th December 2019, 08:41 AM
Thread: Virus protection
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Avira Free or Trend Micro if you want to go paid.
Avira Free or Trend Micro if you want to go paid.
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5th December 2019, 09:58 PM
Thread: Unusual sharpening angle
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Maybe for roughing out bowl blanks. :think:
Maybe for roughing out bowl blanks. :think:
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5th December 2019, 09:54 PM
Thread: What happens if I interrupt a drive?
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After 40 years in computers I have deduced that...
After 40 years in computers I have deduced that they have the same traits as females..... the answer to your question is the same as what happens when you interrupt a female?
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28th November 2019, 10:49 PM
Thread: The quilted maple bowl
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I have some 'Larry' maple in the shed too.
I have some 'Larry' maple in the shed too.
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25th November 2019, 10:04 AM
Thread: The quilted maple bowl
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Looks good, I would have oiled it, the piece I...
Looks good, I would have oiled it, the piece I got from an old bloke in Ingham was like that & the dept of the quilt increased with oil.
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6th November 2019, 08:12 AM
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Ads? What ads? I have 4 different ad blockers...
Ads? What ads?
I have 4 different ad blockers running & rarely see any. :D
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5th November 2019, 03:05 PM
Thread: earplugs for travelling
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The noise cancelling headphones are only good if...
The noise cancelling headphones are only good if they don't touch anything, if you are trying to sleep with them on & they touch the head rest, they pick up the vibration through the body of the...
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31st October 2019, 07:56 AM
Thread: Mirotone Water Based Poly
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Keen & watching/waiting to hear if anyone tries...
Keen & watching/waiting to hear if anyone tries it.
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31st October 2019, 07:38 AM
Thread: mirotone water base clears
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Arh, thanks for that, I'll save it for the Satin...
Arh, thanks for that, I'll save it for the Satin Finish rustic stuff.
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29th October 2019, 12:51 PM
Thread: Buffing Machine
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I told the metalworker friend what I wanted to do...
I told the metalworker friend what I wanted to do with it.
It only runs at 722RPM.
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29th October 2019, 10:20 AM
Thread: Buffing Machine
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I have three 14" mops from Stewmac, one for each...
I have three 14" mops from Stewmac, one for each compound.
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29th October 2019, 09:05 AM
Thread: Buffing Machine
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Buffing Machine
G'day.
This most likely belongs in the metalwork section but it is something I built out of bits to make a large buffing wheel for polishing guitars.
In a past life I installed, upgraded &... -
28th October 2019, 10:57 PM
Thread: mirotone water base clears
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I'm interested too, I am about to try out some...
I'm interested too, I am about to try out some Cabothane Water Based Polyurethane to see what I can do with that.
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21st October 2019, 09:25 PM
Thread: Colonoscopy
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What happened to Sam?
What happened to Sam?
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16th October 2019, 07:27 PM
Thread: Guitar stand design
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That one looks like it is cut out of plywood....
That one looks like it is cut out of plywood. :think:
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16th October 2019, 08:03 AM
Thread: Guitar stand design
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a few ideas here. timber Guitar stand design -...
a few ideas here.
timber Guitar stand design - Google Search -
11th October 2019, 08:07 AM
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Olive. :yes:
Olive. :yes:
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10th October 2019, 10:03 PM
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The red will fade, it will go chocolate brown, if...
The red will fade, it will go chocolate brown, if you start colouring it now it will finish much darker.
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26th September 2019, 10:21 PM
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Looks like the stuff they sell in bunnies as tas...
Looks like the stuff they sell in bunnies as tas oak.
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25th September 2019, 10:10 PM
Thread: Sturdee and his Triton gear
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Here are a few, photos most likely gone. ...
Here are a few, photos most likely gone.
Sturdee's Triton's dustbucket/mini cyclone.
Gumby & Sturdee's Triton Dust Bucket Cyclone
Sturdee's Triton's dustbucket/mini cyclone.
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18th September 2019, 08:37 AM
Thread: Win10 Crash
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I'd try to get into the CMOS setup & set it to...
I'd try to get into the CMOS setup & set it to boot from the CD.
Actually, I wouldn't, I would try to get it to boot from a USB 'cos the is how I install Win 10 now.
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12th September 2019, 06:58 PM
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Fingers crossed, I knew an old Bloke in Cairns...
Fingers crossed, I knew an old Bloke in Cairns who had that liver chemo treatment and he lived past the age of 90.
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10th September 2019, 02:17 PM
Thread: Cows
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DOWNright.
DOWNright.
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9th September 2019, 09:25 AM
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I'd put the lathe in the room marked Household...
I'd put the lathe in the room marked Household storage.
The bloody thing would be the messiest machine in the shed, it fires chips & shavings everywhere.